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Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR
Yep, pretty well normal for an older outboard that has been in the salt, or any outboard for that matter. Heck, every 5 or so years you should pull the pans, degrease one, and respray it to keep it covered. It is all part of engine maintence to keep the paint touched up. It's going to chip off, and once it starts to chip it will start coming off in pieces. Your only choice is to clean it up and repaint them. I don't care how good you clean, prep, and paint one, it is only a matter of time before the paint will start to come off again.
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That's what I figured. Would that be a deal breaker for you? I was trying to be honest with the guy but I won't be beaten down like I'm some sort of shiester. I figure I'd rather see the engine in its natural state than a rattle can clean up on the block.